Addie's career was cut short when he died suddenly at the age of 31 from tubercular meningitis. He is the only player elected to the Hall of Fame whose career lasted less than ten years.

Career highlights and awards

Second-best career ERA (1.89) in Major League history
Best career WHIP (.968) in Major League history
American League ERA champion (1904, 1908)
American League wins champion (1907)
4 20-win seasons
5 sub-2.00 ERA seasons
Pitched a perfect game on October 2, 1908

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